Media Center remote control (1 Viewer)

[chrisn8cuh]

Does the Media Center remote control work with MediaPortal? I am new to all this so I am realllly curious about it all.

 

[onkl]

The MCe remote is supported by Media Portal natively, so most probably, you won't have any problems.
The blaster part (to control other devices like set-top boxes) is also supported, but that takes some more work.

 

[Marcusb]

Also, if you get the choice, go for the European 2005 version. It has the fou extra colour teletext buttons down the bottom and these are used as shortcut keys to make MP a LOT easier to use.

If you have XP PRO SP2 or MCE, it should work straight out of the "box". If you have XP Home, you'll need to play withsome extra files, but it's not too hard.

 

[Noelix]

Also, if you get the choice, go for the European 2005 version. It has the fou extra colour teletext buttons down the bottom and these are used as shortcut keys to make MP a LOT easier to use.

If you have XP PRO SP2 or MCE, it should work straight out of the "box". If you have XP Home, you'll need to play withsome extra files, but it's not too hard.

Where's a good place to buy this remote? I've looked all over the interweb but usually they don't specify what model they are... Should I get one of the ones listed on Newegg or from somewhere else? See link...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Submit=Browse&Manufactory=1149&Subcategory=283

 

[Marcusb]

those ones are missing the buttons.

An example of what you need is here: http://www.auspcmarket.com.au/index..._code]=VI-MSMCEREMOTE&input[category_id]=1239

 

[Noelix]

I see what you mean now. Too bad that site doesn't ship internationally :-(. I'll keep looking and post any findings I get here for others.

 

[Marcusb]

you may need to post your location so others can offer suggestions. I can only suggest for down under.

 

[Noelix]

I bought one off of ebay UK - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Microsoft-Med...868542533QQcategoryZ51086QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The guy is selling a bunch more of them, I'll let you know how he rates as a seller when I receive the item.

 

[Munch]

I bought the european version of the MS media center remote. the problem is i cant get it to work. It works on my gaming machine with service pack 2 installed, but i cant install SP2 on my media machine. You said it was possible to get this to work with a XP pro version without service pack 2. How can i do this? thanks

Munch

 

[wortelsoft]

have a look in this thread how they get it to wotk in xp home this method might also work for your system.

https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/viewtopic.php?t=12117